Comfort food isn’t defined by the same qualities across cultures, although there are certainly similarities. “Japanese comfort food typically consists of dishes that one might find in a Japanese home ...

You can follow a recipe, buy decent noodles, and still end up with pasta that tastes flat. Meanwhile, a restaurant version of what seems like the same dish somehow feels silkier, punchier, and more ...

From takoyaki in Osaka to kaiseki in Kyoto, explore Kansai's must-try dishes, local secrets, and the best food experiences across the region.

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Munetaka Murakami is all about baseball. All the time. In a recent interview with MLB.com, the power-packed first baseman from Japan was asked if he’s been able to do anything fun outside of his ...

From store-brand bargains to premium imports, here's what to buy—and what to skip.

Now popping up in upscale restaurants, the carb-loaded national dish recently earned a spot on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage ...